Forget the tired “New Year, New You” mantra. This January, Jameela Jamil is bringing back the #MoveForYourMind Festival, an empowering two-day event designed to celebrate body positivity, self-worth, and mental health through movement. Taking place at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow on January 17th and 18th, the festival promises to rewrite the narrative around exercise, swapping aesthetics for empowerment.
A Movement With Meaning
This isn’t your average wellness event. Following the success of #MoveForYourMind in London and New York last year, Jameela Jamil returns with a bigger, bolder edition, now spanning two days with added capacity. With her no-nonsense style and commitment to body neutrality, Jamil is leading the charge to reclaim exercise from the clutches of diet culture.
“It’s taken me 20 years to get back into light exercise because of my eating disorder history and society’s obsession with aesthetics,” Jameela shared. “We need to take exercise back. It should be about mental health, not vanity.”
This mission resonates deeply, as the event creates a safe, inclusive space for everyone—no mirrors, no judgment, no pressure to fit into a mold.
What’s On: A Festival Like No Other
The two-day festival offers a packed schedule of movement sessions, discussions, and workshops. Whether you’re into high-energy dance or calming yoga, there’s something to help you connect with your body and mind:
– Disco Dance Classes: Shake off the January blues in a joyous, glittering environment.
– Twerkshops: Empowering, unapologetic, and ridiculously fun.
– Yin Yoga and Somatic Movement: Perfect for those craving gentle, restorative sessions.
But #MoveForYourMind is more than movement. Expect panel discussions and fireside chats with leading voices in wellness, body positivity, and mental health. This holistic approach ensures attendees leave feeling stronger in both body and mind.
Big Names and Bold Ideas
Jameela Jamil has long been an outspoken advocate for body neutrality. Praised by celebrity fans like Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, and Jonathan Van Ness, she continues to challenge harmful beauty standards while promoting self-worth. Her message is clear: movement is for everyone, and it’s time to ditch the toxic culture around exercise.
“Society has weaponized exercise as a tool of diet culture, focusing on size and shape,” Jamil explains. “It’s disgusting that vanity has taken over something meant for mental health.”
How to Get Involved
The #MoveForYourMind Festival runs from 2–8 PM on Friday, January 17th, and 11 AM–5 PM on Saturday, January 18th. Tickets and a detailed schedule are available online. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a curious beginner, or simply someone looking for a healthier way to approach the new year, this is the event for you.
Why You Should Go
Let’s face it—January can be bleak. But #MoveForYourMind offers more than just an antidote to the winter blues. It’s a chance to join a movement that values self-worth over societal pressure. With Jameela Jamil at the helm, this festival is poised to challenge conventions, spark conversations, and redefine how we think about exercise and mental health.
Wrap Up: A Festival for Shoreditch’s Free Spirits
For Shoreditch’s creative, open-minded community, #MoveForYourMind is a perfect fit. It’s bold, unapologetic, and rooted in innovation—just like its host, Jameela Jamil. Ready to move your mind and body in 2025? Grab your tickets now, and join the revolution in Walthamstow this January.
